angina

Meanings

• a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle

  - "John experienced angina after climbing stairs."
  - "Angina can be a symptom of heart disease."

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Rhymes

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Anemia , stenia , lethargy , apathy.

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Homophones

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1. Angina, anger, anguish.
   

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Variants

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angina , anginal , anginas , angina pectoris , angina pectorises , unstable angina , Vincent's angina , trench mouth

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Forms

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Angina can be classified into several forms based on the underlying cause and the specific symptoms. For example, angina can be classified as stable angina or unstable angina. Stable angina is characterized by predictable episodes of chest pain that occur in response to physical activity or emotional stress. Unstable angina, on the other hand, is characterized by more frequent and severe episodes of chest pain that occur at rest or with minimal physical activity. Angina can also be classified based on the specific symptoms, such as variant angina (also known as Prinzmetal angina) which is characterized by episodes of chest pain that occur in the absence of physical activity or emotional stress, and usually occur during the early morning hours and are accompanied by characteristic electrocardiogram (ECG) changes.)

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Etymology

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from the Greek word 'angina', meaning 'strangling' or 'choking'.

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Trivia

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1. Angina is derived from the Greek word 'angin', which means 'choking' or 'strangling'.

2. Angina was first described in medical literature in 1536 by the French physician, Ambroise Paré.

3. Angina is a common symptom of heart disease, and is estimated to affect about 15 million Americans.

4. Angina can be a debilitating and life-threatening condition, and can lead to serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, and even death.

5. Angina can be managed and treated with various medications, lifestyle modifications, and even surgical procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

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Related Concepts

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1. angina pectoris: Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina pectoris is usually caused by atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, called plaque, in and on the artery walls. Angina pectoris is a common symptom of coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease.

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Angina has been depicted in various forms of art and literature. For example, in the novel 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson, the character of Mr. Hyde is described as being afflicted with angina.

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